Days you're not so motivated

[The Italian Lifter]

let's be honest, especially if you're a natty and not in your 20's, sometimes pack yr shit and head to the gym it's not easy.

I'm pretty consistent but we all have those days.
So what you do to get extra motivation?
I use music a lot, and lately also ignore the planned workout and do my favorite body part or exercises.

Give me some ideas just in case 

[Coach is Back!]

let's be honest, especially if you're a natty and not in your 20's, sometimes pack yr shit and head to the gym it's not easy.

I'm pretty consistent but we all have those days.
So what you do to get extra motivation?
I use music a lot, and lately also ignore the planned workout and do my favorite body part or exercises.

Give me some ideas just in case 

It's hard to be motivated each and every day. No matter who you are or what level you're at, we're all going to have those days. On days like that you just have to drag your ass in, get started and the rest will take over, by the end of the workout you'll be glad you did it. Personally, for me I need a goal and my goal this time is to compete so for the next year it's my job. What's your goal?

[dan18]

let's be honest, especially if you're a natty and not in your 20's, sometimes pack yr shit and head to the gym it's not easy.

I'm pretty consistent but we all have those days.
So what you do to get extra motivation?
I use music a lot, and lately also ignore the planned workout and do my favorite body part or exercises.

Give me some ideas just in case 

GOALS set small ones ..and for me I know I don't want to ever be embarrassed to take of my shirt come summer time..
I also like it when parents of other kids say to my boys THATS YOUR DAD

[Hypertrophy]

let's be honest, especially if you're a natty and not in your 20's, sometimes pack yr shit and head to the gym it's not easy.

I'm pretty consistent but we all have those days.
So what you do to get extra motivation?
I use music a lot, and lately also ignore the planned workout and do my favorite body part or exercises.

Give me some ideas just in case 

You are working too hard

[IRON CROSS]

A3 format poster of mr.Safety Fat on the wall is my motivation:

I don't want to look like that in 50 years  

[robcguns]

My new routine is 4 on 3 off and by the 3rd day I’m foaming at the mouth to lift then end of 4th day I’m psyched to rest.This is wHat works best for me as motivation.

[Go 4 It]

Play any Rocky training montage,  or Rambo 3 opening scene.

[tres_taco_combo]

let's be honest, especially if you're a natty and not in your 20's, sometimes pack yr shit and head to the gym it's not easy.

I'm pretty consistent but we all have those days.
So what you do to get extra motivation?
I use music a lot, and lately also ignore the planned workout and do my favorite body part or exercises.

Give me some ideas just in case  

have accountability - a good training partner you do not want to let down


go to a totally different gym (guest pass) try a new work out pre out and do a totally different routine you have never done?

[IroNat]

If you feel like shat take a day off.

[Pray_4_War]

I go on Instagram and look up pictures of all the fit thotties that I want to fuck.

The blood starts to circulate, I get a stirring way down in my plumbs, I become filled with lust and hatred.

This is what keeps my motivated to train and stick to my diet.

[Mr Anabolic]

Age 18-28: 100% of my workouts were great (i.e. pump, focus, energy)
Age 28-35:  75% of my workouts were great
Age 35-45:  50%
Age 45-50:  25%
Age 50-now: 10%


Getting old SUCKS!

[ratherbebig]

do something new.

[Dokey111]

honestly I've kept at it for many decades (59 YO now) , just because I feel better for doing it.  Doesn't take discipline, it's pleasure.  No I don't bust my balls but so what.

[Mr Anabolic]

honestly I've kept at it for many decades (59 YO now) , just because I feel better for doing it.  Doesn't take discipline, it's pleasure.  No I don't bust my balls but so what.

At least you'll be able to walk and raise your arms above your head when you're 90.

[myt1]

today's one of them...yesterday too

[US MUSL]

Age 18-28: 100% of my workouts were great (i.e. pump, focus, energy)
Age 28-35:  75% of my workouts were great
Age 35-45:  50%
Age 45-50:  25%
Age 50-now: 10%


Getting old SUCKS!

I feel you brother!!

[robcguns]

Age 18-28: 100% of my workouts were great (i.e. pump, focus, energy)
Age 28-35:  75% of my workouts were great
Age 35-45:  50%
Age 45-50:  25%
Age 50-now: 10%


Getting old SUCKS!

I have to say everyone of my workouts is awesome lately,last 8-9 months,prior to that I had good and bad but that was mainly due to elbow and shoulder pain.

[IRON CROSS]

honestly I've kept at it for many decades (59 YO now) , just because I feel better for doing it.  Doesn't take discipline, it's pleasure.  No I don't bust my balls but so what.

Australian Army Reserve take fit guy's up to 59yo .

[Kwon]

Getting old sucks!


Training isn't fun anymore!

[dan18]

Getting old sucks!


Training isn't fun anymore!

If this thread was like a TV it would be black and white with 3 nobs a lot of fucks posting ..

I may be 52 but I still love training im just tired as shit afterwards

[SF1900]

[Marty Champions]

Smoke more weed , treat your weights like a whore wife

[The Italian Lifter]

It's hard to be motivated each and every day. No matter who you are or what level you're at, we're all going to have those days. On days like that you just have to drag your ass in, get started and the rest will take over, by the end of the workout you'll be glad you did it. Personally, for me I need a goal and my goal this time is to compete so for the next year it's my job. What's your goal?

Fully agree with your post.
When I skip a day (maybe once every couple of months or so) I always feel like a loser, I feel bad.
Maybe I'm a little bit obsessed but how great is the feeling afterwards? When you were successful in dragging your ass to the gym

[The Italian Lifter]

GOALS set small ones ..and for me I know I don't want to ever be embarrassed to take of my shirt come summer time..
I also like it when parents of other kids say to my boys THATS YOUR DAD

Well Dan you've got good genetics and for sure you're very committed and competent.
I train since 1992 but if I have to be honest I look roughly the same from '96-'97... So not an ego boost here

[The Italian Lifter]

My new routine is 4 on 3 off and by the 3rd day I’m foaming at the mouth to lift then end of 4th day I’m psyched to rest.This is wHat works best for me as motivation.

I'm following the same split : 4 on and 3 off (fri-sun).
Friday morning is a bitch mate: all fatigue of the week in a dreadful morning